3610
Accession Number
6196
Author
Mayer, Lance R.
Title Of Article Chaper
The care of old cemeteries and gravestones
Title Of Journal Book
Markers, annual journal of the Assoc. for Gravestone Studies
Volume
1
Pages
118-141
Collation
Illus.
Publisher
The Association for Gravestone Studies
Publisher City
S. l.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A non-technical guide written by a conservator to aid cemetery caretakers and interested individuals. Stresses common-sense measures such as prevention of vandalism and theft, recording of inforrmation, and resetting of gravestones. Provides a brief discussion of the com-plexity of stone deterioration problems and urges a cautious attitude toward major treatment of gravestones. Includes an annotated reading list.
Keywords
Cemetery, conservation; sculpture, open-air; stone, deterioration vandalism; stone, deterioration freeze; stone, conservation; stone, conservation ethics; stone, cleaning algae lichen moss; stone, biodeterioration lichen; ICCROM -- ICCROM
pub_id
3610